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Maaren Spears

Maaren Spears

Founder/Lover of People| HippieA Wandering Fire: Artisan Pizza & Catering
Maaren Spears is the founder and co-owner of A Wandering Fire: Artisan Pizza & Catering. For 15 years, she has led this 5-star wood-fired service across western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota, building a reputation for exceptional cuisine and community commitment. A sought-after speaker, Maaren blends practical industry insights with personal reflection. She shares her entrepreneurial journey to inspire professionals to build thriving businesses, navigate change, and align their work with passion and purpose.
Tue Mar 242:30 PM – 3:30 PMW225

S17 Navigating the Dynamics of a Family Business

Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are heading to Las Vegas — and we'd love to see you there. On Tuesday, March 24th from 2:30–3:30 PM in Room W225, t…Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are heading to Las Vegas — and we'd love to see you there. On Tuesday, March 24th from 2:30–3:30 PM in Room W225, they'll be presenting Session S17: Navigating the Dynamics of a Family Business.This is a candid, fro…Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are heading to Las Vegas — and we'd love to see you there. On Tuesday, March 24th from 2:30–3:30 PM in Room W225, they'll be presenting Session S17: Navigating the Dynamics of a Family Business.This is a candid, from-the-heart conversation about the deeply intertwined personal and professional realities of building something together with the people you love. No corporate playbook — just real stories, honest ref…Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are heading to Las Vegas — and we'd love to see you there. On Tuesday, March 24th from 2:30–3:30 PM in Room W225, they'll be presenting Session S17: Navigating the Dynamics of a Family Business.This is a candid, from-the-heart conversation about the deeply intertwined personal and professional realities of building something together with the people you love. No corporate playbook — just real stories, honest reflection, and practical tools for anyone navigating a business and life partnership.Whether you're just starting out or deep in the trenches, come pull up a chair. We think you'll leave with something worth chewing on.See you in Vegas.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

SeminarSession Track
Sean Kinney
Sean KinneyPartner| Compatriot| Pizza Lover, A Wandering Fire: Artisan Pizza & Catering
Maaren Spears
Maaren SpearsFounder/Lover of People| Hippie, A Wandering Fire: Artisan Pizza & Catering
Capacity Unlimited:No
Wed Mar 254:00 PM – 5:00 PMW225

S40 Building a 6-Digit Income Through Catering

Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are back on the Expo stage — and this time, we're talking starting from scratch. On Wednesday, March 25th from 4:00…Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are back on the Expo stage — and this time, we're talking starting from scratch. On Wednesday, March 25th from 4:00–5:00 PM in Room W225, they'll be presenting Session S40: Dough from Scratch — Building a 6-Digit In…Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are back on the Expo stage — and this time, we're talking starting from scratch. On Wednesday, March 25th from 4:00–5:00 PM in Room W225, they'll be presenting Session S40: Dough from Scratch — Building a 6-Digit Income Through Catering.A Wandering Fire started as a wood-fired dream, and catering has been one of the most meaningful — and practical — ways we've grown it into a real, sustainable business. In this …Chef Maaren Spears and Sean Kinney are back on the Expo stage — and this time, we're talking starting from scratch. On Wednesday, March 25th from 4:00–5:00 PM in Room W225, they'll be presenting Session S40: Dough from Scratch — Building a 6-Digit Income Through Catering.A Wandering Fire started as a wood-fired dream, and catering has been one of the most meaningful — and practical — ways we've grown it into a real, sustainable business. In this session, Maaren and Sean will share the actionable strategies, hard lessons, and real numbers behind launching and scaling a catering operation, from building a menu that travels to marketing, logistics, and everything in between.If you've ever wondered whether catering could be the next chapter for your operation, come pull up a chair. We built this from scratch, and we'll show you how we did it.See you in Vegas.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

SeminarSession Track
Sean Kinney
Sean KinneyPartner| Compatriot| Pizza Lover, A Wandering Fire: Artisan Pizza & Catering
Maaren Spears
Maaren SpearsFounder/Lover of People| Hippie, A Wandering Fire: Artisan Pizza & Catering
Capacity Unlimited:No
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